Cross-National Analysis of Cultural Dimensions and their Effects on Suicide Rates

Nam Hoang Dang Tam

Master's thesis

Abstract:

This thesis presents a thorough examination of global suicide rates, drawing on data from 183 nations spanning the period 2000 to 2019. Utilizing data visualization techniques, the study identifies trends and anomalies in suicide rates, then undertakes a causal analysis of those phenomenon. Additionally, a random effects (RE) model is estimated using data from 81 countries to explore the influence of Hofstede cultural dimensions and socio-economic factors on suicide rates. The analysis delves into how these factors contribute to gender-specific variations in suicide rates, with a particular emphasis on the influence of cultural values.

Abstract:

This thesis presents a thorough examination of global suicide rates, drawing on data from 183 nations spanning the period 2000 to 2019. Utilizing data visualization techniques, the study identifies trends and anomalies in suicide rates, then undertakes a causal analysis of those phenomenon. Additionally, a random effects (RE) model is estimated using data from 81 countries to explore the influence of Hofstede cultural dimensions and socio-economic factors on suicide rates. The analysis delves into how these factors contribute to gender-specific variations in suicide rates, with a particular emphasis on the influence of cultural values.

Keywords

Hofstede culture dimensions, Panel Data, Random Effects, Suicide rates

Keywords

Hofstede Culture dimensions, Panel Data, Suicide rates, Random Effects

Language used: English

Date on which the thesis was submitted / produced: 27. 6. 2024

Thesis defence

• Date of defence: 21. 8. 2024
• Supervisor: Ondřej Sokol
• Reader: Tomáš Formánek

Vysoká škola ekonomická v Praze

Master programme / field:
Economic Data Analysis / Data Analysis and Modeling